The William (Billy) Jamieson Collection Online Auction of Tribal Art and Weapons

May 01, 2014

LOT 291

Lot 291

Western Australian Aboriginal Wunda Shield, early 20th century

Western Australian Aboriginal Wunda Shield, early 20th century
Lot 291 Details
Western Australian Aboriginal Wunda Shield, early 20th century

with zigzag carved pandal pattern in three registers, the alternating flutes with natural pigmentation, with integral handle and additional fluting to reverse, now mounted on stand
shield height 26.5" — 67.3 cm.

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $2,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Note:

A similar example can be found in The Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, (1979.206.1532)

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 291
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